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Resolved : The Federal Trade Commission should establish a federal regulatory framework for sports betting.

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随着体育博彩在美国日益深入大众生活，一个根本性的治理难题也随之浮现：是应维持当前各州分治的格局，还是需要建立一个统一的全国性监管框架？

本次辩题将选手们引入这一联邦与州权交织、创新与风险并存的核心争议：美国联邦贸易委员会是否应在联邦层面监管体育博彩？这对消费者、市场和政府当局又意味着什么呢？我们期待各位辩手展现出你们对法律、经济与社会影响的深刻洞察。

TOPIC INTRODUCTION

辩题背景

- 2026冬季辩题 -

As sports betting becomes increasingly mainstream in the United States, lawmakers and regulators are facing a familiar question: should this rapidly growing industry be governed primarily at the state level, or is it time for a unified national framework? This winter’s Public Forum resolution asks debaters to examine whether the Federal Trade Commission should step in to regulate sports betting at the federal level and what that would mean for consumers, markets, and government authority.

Since the Supreme Court opened the door for states to legalize sports betting, the industry has expanded at an extraordinary pace. Today, betting apps are deeply embedded in professional sports culture, advertising is everywhere, and millions of Americans place wagers online. Supporters of a federal regulatory framework argue that this patchwork system has created uneven standards and left significant gaps in consumer protection. A national framework, they claim, could establish clear rules on advertising, data privacy, fairness, and responsible gambling, ensuring that consumers are protected regardless of which state they live in.

Pro teams also argue that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is uniquely positioned to handle these challenges. As an agency focused on consumer protection and fair competition, the FTC could address deceptive marketing practices, regulate how companies use bettor data, and crack down on predatory behavior targeting vulnerable populations. From this perspective, federal oversight would bring clarity and consistency to an industry that currently operates under dozens of different regulatory regimes, reducing confusion for both consumers and companies.

Con teams, however, warn that federal regulation could create more problems than it solves. Sports betting has traditionally been regulated at the state level, and critics argue that states are better equipped to respond to local values, economic conditions, and public concerns. A federal framework could override successful state systems, impose one-size-fits-all rules, and stifle innovation in a fast-moving market. There is also concern that expanding the FTC’s authority into sports betting could stretch the agency beyond its intended scope.

Additionally, skeptics question whether federal regulation would actually reduce the harms associated with sports betting. They argue that legalization and regulation even at the national level, can normalize gambling and increase addiction, particularly among young people exposed to aggressive advertising. From this view, a federal framework may give the industry greater legitimacy without meaningfully addressing its social costs.

At its core, this resolution forces debaters to weigh uniform consumer protection against regulatory flexibility, and federal oversight against state autonomy. It invites broader questions about how governments should respond to emerging industries driven by technology, data, and mass marketing. As you engage with the topic this winter, you’ll need to decide whether national regulation is the solution to an uneven system, or whether it risks overcentralizing power in an area where local control may work better.

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